IMATS Sydney

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aussiemacluvrrr

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Originally Posted by RachaelP
Syd Sept 2010 List so far.....I'm hoping it gets bigger than last year. The show is synonymous overseas but pretty unheard of here. I'll def be bringing multiple brands with me (& awesome makeup artist friends/customers to help out) so come say hi!! We're listed at Makeup and Glow/Yaby but will also have Graftobian, Cinema Secrets, Temptu, Japonesque, La Femme, OCC etc


Hi Rachael... Does Makeup and Glow offer a pro discount for makeup artists at IMATS? Or will your products already be at a reduced price for the show?
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RachaelP

RachaelP

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We'll have lots of goodies discounted!! Everyone will be entitled to this one whether pro or not so everyone can grab a deal. We do already have a standard trade discounted via the store (and whilst some other makeup stores have announced cancellation of their industry discounts this year we've assured those customers who have asked that ours is remaining) but we like to offer more discount for the shows 2 days. We just did our 2010 stock that we thought may last until IMATS but current sales are showing we'll be needing to re-stock well before then. I try to haggle with my suppliers for a little extra discount on IMATS stock which gets directly passed on to the customer so be assured it'll be worth your while. I'll be doing demos of loads of products so even if you can't purchase anything then at least you've had an opportunity to become familiar with the products. I'll keep you posted!
 
Edie

Edie

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I hated everyone who went last year
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......only because I was overseas and couldn't go!
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Hahaha....

I WILL be going this year though.

Is there a newsletter they send out? I looked on the website for an email sign up thing but couldn't find it NOR could I find out the dates. Maybe Im having a blonde moment?
 
RachaelP

RachaelP

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I'm not sure about a newsletter, but I know that as each show around the world approaches then their website reflects this. At the moment they are about to do the London one so their website shows this one:IMATS Home (International Make-Up Artist Trade Show)

Sydney tab still has last years info. I have the latest issues of Makeup Artist Magazine on way into store so I'll post any info as I find out. Makeup Artist Mag are the people that do IMATS and check out their Facebook Fan Page here for updated info also
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Edie

Edie

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Thank you SO SO much!!!!

Can you believe this!!!!! Its my friends Hen's weekend!!!!! We are going away for the WHOLE weekend. I am soooooooooooooo not happy! Yet the rest of my year is completely FREE!
 
pinklemonade

pinklemonade

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Damn. I already have a wedding booked that weekend - so not happy that I'm missing IMATS again this year!!!! Why have it in September anyway? Don't they know it's the busiest month for weddings (and therefore bridal artists?) in the whole year?
 
RachaelP

RachaelP

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You are spot on pinklemonade, and I told them this last year. They asked some info of who to contact last year (training schools etc) to drum up interest for the show and I said that Sept is probably the busiest month for weddings in Australia and most mua's make their money from this. I said that the turn out may not be great because after a slow-ish '09 for most they may choose to earn money that weekend rather than spend it. I know that was most of my mua customer reactions as this was there first opportunity to earn money again after winter (ha, it sounds like we all hibernate but you know what I mean).

I think if you have an opportunity to get there after the wedding (find a cheap flight?), even for a couple of hours, then I think it'd be worthwhile it hopefully the money you'd save on products, or even getting to have a play with them. You can cram in quite a bit in a small amount of time - unless thats just me because I get impatient with crowds and prefer to attend trade shows late afternoon rather than in peak times. I only spent about 45 mins at the New York Trade Show so I'm not a lingerer but scooped up great bargains and new suppliers. At last years Syd IMATS the first couple of hours after opening were by far the busiest, and that's when I sold out of products - but I'll hopefully be more prepared this year and not make such a rookie mistake and underestimate women on a mission! I don't believe any other stands sold out of anything as quick so you would still pick up bargains late Sat or Sun. Come on, come down!
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pinkvanilla

pinkvanilla

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I agree with Rachael, definitely come down pinkles! Come after/before your wedding. You can share my room if you decide to come the Sat night.
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I'm so so so excited. I must start saving so I can spend a bucketload
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aussiemacluvrrr

aussiemacluvrrr

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I really hope MAC decides to have a stand this year.... And it would be lovely to see an Illamasqua stand as well, but I just know that wont happen
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CynthiRaa

CynthiRaa

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I'm desperate to go to IMATS but I don't think I'll be able to save with all the new MAC collections that are coming out ;D
I hope you guys enjoy it!
 
Brie

Brie

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I get to go this year!! It's my mums birthday present to me this year, a trip for us to Sydney to go
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Best Present EVER!!!!
 
Brie

Brie

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Hey dolls I'm trying to figure how much money I should take, what were the prices like last year?? Examples would be super helpful
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xLongLashesx

xLongLashesx

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Hmmm there were some bargains like a stall with smashbox products everything $10, and others were just offering a discount off their regular prices. Then, some stalls were expensive like one that had duo adhesive for $25 a tube! Lol

I spent about $150 but I was a little underwhelmed by what was on offer. If I were to go again I'd take a couple of hundred.
 
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